Author Archives: Pacific Discovery

We are very excited to be putting together a Cambodia itinerary for the Rawa Community School, located in an outback aboriginal community in Western Australia. It’s going to be an amazing cultural exchange! http://www.rawaschool.com.au/default.htm

As I watched the sun go down over Bondi Beach in Sydney this evening, I sat alone on a hillside for the first time in months. I felt as though I were part of a time lapse photo shoot where … Continue reading →

I cannot believe that it has been 2 months, it seems like we should all still be together!  There were 16 now there are 5, and in a few hours I am going to be alone of a train missing … Continue reading →

And here's the info on the following photos (none of which are Byron Bay!)… 1 – Tramping down from Mt. Robert during our volunteer week in Nelson Lakes National Park, New Zealand. 2 – Thundercreek Falls on the drive from … Continue reading →

G'day! Sitting at an internet room in the bustling surf town of Byron Bay, barefooted backpackers and locals amble the streets outside the window sipping fresh juice or soy lattes and sharing delectables from local bakeries or cafes. Bikers pedal by lazily – … Continue reading →

Hillary- "Inspiring"Luke- "Encouraging"Isabel- "Determination"Madeleine- "Heartbreaking (in the best way)"Blair- "Reviving"Sam- "Beautiful, yet sad, but courageous" Anastasia- "Eye-opening"Brent- "Beautiful and tragic"Nicole- "Powerful in a lot of different ways"Noam- "Piercing (nothing here hits you softly)"Anna- "Inspirational (in the sense that it makes … Continue reading →

“Hello!” “What is your name?” “How long have you been in Cambodia?” “What do you like about Cambodia?” Kihnom chmous Blair. I have been in Cambodia almost a week now, and what I love about Cambodia is the people. For … Continue reading →

Hello Friends and Family,   Our time in Vietnam has almost come to an end.  It has been spicy, noisy and very very interesting.  We are heading into the Mekong Delta tomorrow for an amaing bike ride and then to … Continue reading →

After an excellent week of track work and tree-planting in Nelson Lakes National Park, we completed a whirlwind tour of the wild West Coast – headlands, beaches, glaciers, lagoons – and happily settled into some downtime in adrenaline-pumping Queenstown. Street … Continue reading →

When I eagerly raised my hand to be signed up "mountain biking in Sa Pa", I had no idea what I was in for. I pictured leisurely pedalling through gently rolling hills, bright sun, and incredible views. At nine a.m. … Continue reading →